Termination Affirmed Of President Of NICC

This week an Administrative Law Judge affirmed the termination of Northeast Iowa Community College President Herbert Riedel. Dr. Riedel was placed on administrative leave in October before the college’s Board of Trustees voted to terminate his employment in January this year. The Administrative Law Judge found grounds for his termination to be just, finding that Dr. Riedel failed to do the following: Build and sustain trust with all stakeholders and particularly with members of the leadership team and all staff levels. Build and sustain an open, respectful and diplomatic relationship and reputation among staff and students. Improve communication with, and develop and strengthen bonds with community partners. Dr. Riedel has 30 days from the decision, which was May 20, to appeal the decision to the NICC Board of Trustees.